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[-] anonymoose@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

Haha, thanks. Gives me an excuse to carry potato chips on hikes :P

[-] zeppo@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

i have type 1 and have to watch out for and treat oncoming or acute hypoglycemia. If it's an emergency, like drooling and shivering with glucose of 35, you want the fastest possible, which would be glucose tabs/gel or honey. Pure potato or white rice potato is right up there. For preventative maintenance, if I seem to be dipping, I prefer things like cheetos or corn chips and salsa because it's more enjoyable. If you were experiencing symptoms of hypoglycemia (which typically would not happen to a regular person without massive aerobic exercise stress or long starvation) you'd want the fastest method possible. I have type 1 so I have a CGM and manual blood monitor, and most people don't have those insights. Anyway, I take potato chips with me everywhere I go.

[-] anonymoose@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah, makes sense. My dad has type 2 and always carries around some candy or glucose in case he gets hypoglycemic

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